He opines have of the two essential factors for the creation of great drama. The first, Synge believes, is the least present in Ireland the imaginative nation. In great I don't know of culture and civilization life is so much corroded by ephemeral fashion and dull convention that the Primitive and Passionate impulse is almost entirely thwarted. But in the greater part of Ireland men, from the tinkers to the clergy, are still passionate and have a still life., and humor. The various thought of Synge has been assembled in this chapter and tried to extract a comprehensive view of what Synge thinks essential points for the dramatic art.
Chapter III.
A Thumb-nail description of Synge's Plays.
The significant dramas of Synge starting from the "Riders to the Sea" to the "Well of Saints," have been discussed to show the distinguishing merits of the dramas. The plot of "The Shadow of the Glen" is discussed which is not original. The restless uncomfortable fluttering of the soul in "The Shadow of the Glen" seems to be set at rest in Synge's second play "Riders to the Sea." This, too, is a one-act play, like its Predecessor. Though both the Plays are written about the same time. "Riders to the Sea" is dissimilar in character. This piece of tragedy is very short and simple so far as the plot is concerned. But it is unique in the impression and most perfect in dramatic technique. The outrageous anti-clericalism in the main topic of concern in the play ˜The Tinkers wedding'. Technically, the play is very weak. Unlike Synge's other plays, it follows too faithfully the main lives of the original story. A note of poetry is hardy to be found of the character only 'ever thirsty' Mary Byrne is worth mentioning. She alone seems to be somewhat round and life-like.
"The Well of the Saints," occupies an important place among the dramatic work of J.M. Synge. It is the play in which he shows for the first time- that this precaution Anglo-Irish idiom is capable of being a perfect dramatic medium not only for a one-act or two-act play but also for a full-fledged three-act drama.
